Insulin test cost in Brainerd, MN — inpatient
In Brainerd, MN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for insulin blood test as an inpatient: from $55.86 to $55.86, with a median of $55.86. Across Minnesota, the median is $54.04 at 50 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 83525, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 1, 2026 and Jan 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center Brainerd, MN · (218) 829-2861 ASSAY OF INSULIN TOTAL | $55.86 | $83.00 | $35.60–$70.55 | 33% | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $55.86, median $55.86, highest $55.86.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $55.86 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
An insulin test measures insulin in the blood. It is used to investigate low blood sugar and sometimes to estimate insulin resistance.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.